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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.52, 122.16 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.52, 122.16 and 54 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.52 : 122.16 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.52/122.16 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.52x = 122.16 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.52x = 6,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596.64/88.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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