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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 121.52 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 121.52 and 65.12 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 121.52 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/121.52 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 121.52 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 7,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,913.38/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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