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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 121.52 and 64.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 121.52 and 64.96 is: 89.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 121.52 = 64.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/121.52 = 64.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 121.52 × 64.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 7,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893.94/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.70

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