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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.16, 121.72 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.16, 121.72 and 62 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.16 : 121.72 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.16/121.72 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.16x = 121.72 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.16x = 7,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546.64/88.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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