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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.24, 121.71 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.24, 121.71 and 58.74 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.24 : 121.71 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.24/121.71 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.24x = 121.71 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.24x = 7,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149.25/88.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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