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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.01, 121.41 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.01, 121.41 and 58.95 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.01 : 121.41 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.01/121.41 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.01x = 121.41 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.01x = 7,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157.12/88.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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