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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.42, 121.98 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.42, 121.98 and 76.27 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.42 : 121.98 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.42/121.98 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.42x = 121.98 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.42x = 9,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303.41/88.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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