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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.42, 121.91 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.42, 121.91 and 64.76 is: 89.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.42 : 121.91 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.42/121.91 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.42x = 121.91 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.42x = 7,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,894.89/88.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.29

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