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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.10, 121.54 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.10, 121.54 and 58.61 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.10 : 121.54 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.10/121.54 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.10x = 121.54 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.10x = 7,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122.86/88.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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