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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.47, 121.68 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.47, 121.68 and 71.68 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.47 : 121.68 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.47/121.68 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.47x = 121.68 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.47x = 8,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721.72/88.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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