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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 121.35 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 121.35 and 63.52 is: 87.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 121.35 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/121.35 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 121.35 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 7,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708.15/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.59

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