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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.01, 121.39 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.01, 121.39 and 65.86 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.01 : 121.39 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.01/121.39 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.01x = 121.39 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.01x = 7,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994.75/88.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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