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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.02, 120.87 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.02, 120.87 and 71.37 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.02 : 120.87 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.02/120.87 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.02x = 120.87 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.02x = 8,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,626.49/88.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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