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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.24, 121.84 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.24, 121.84 and 71.84 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.24 : 121.84 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.24/121.84 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.24x = 121.84 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.24x = 8,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752.99/88.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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