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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.01, 121.50 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.01, 121.50 and 58.93 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.01 : 121.50 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.01/121.50 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.01x = 121.50 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.01x = 7,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160.00/88.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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