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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.23, 121.91 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.23, 121.91 and 71.84 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.23 : 121.91 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.23/121.91 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.23x = 121.91 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.23x = 8,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757.05/88.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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