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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.23, 121.70 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.23, 121.70 and 63.71 is: 87.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.23 : 121.70 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.23/121.70 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.23x = 121.70 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.23x = 7,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752.90/88.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.87

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