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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 121.44 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 121.44 and 53.50 is: 73.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 121.44 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/121.44 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 121.44 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 6,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.04/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.83

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