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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.32, 121.94 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.32, 121.94 and 68.88 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.32 : 121.94 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.32/121.94 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.32x = 121.94 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.32x = 8,399.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399.23/88.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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