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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 121.39 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 121.39 and 66.16 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 121.39 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/121.39 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 121.39 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 8,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,031.16/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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