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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.26, 121.80 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.26, 121.80 and 68.88 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.26 : 121.80 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.26/121.80 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.26x = 121.80 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.26x = 8,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389.58/88.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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