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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.10, 121.46 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.10, 121.46 and 68.39 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.10 : 121.46 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.10/121.46 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.10x = 121.46 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.10x = 8,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,305.70/88.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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