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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.03, 121.45 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.03, 121.45 and 58.93 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.03 : 121.45 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.03/121.45 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.03x = 121.45 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.03x = 7,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157.47/88.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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