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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.14, 121.69 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.14, 121.69 and 63.62 is: 87.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.14 : 121.69 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.14/121.69 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.14x = 121.69 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.14x = 7,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741.92/88.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.84

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