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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.49, 121.93 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.49, 121.93 and 65.14 is: 89.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.49 : 121.93 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.49/121.93 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.49x = 121.93 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.49x = 7,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942.05/88.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.75

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