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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.97, 121.35 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.97, 121.35 and 58.88 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.97 : 121.35 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.97/121.35 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.97x = 121.35 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.97x = 7,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145.09/87.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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