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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.26, 121.95 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.26, 121.95 and 72.69 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.26 : 121.95 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.26/121.95 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.26x = 121.95 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.26x = 8,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864.55/88.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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