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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 121.38 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 121.38 and 55.24 is: 76.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 121.38 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/121.38 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 121.38 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 6,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705.03/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.19

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