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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.54, 122.16 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.54, 122.16 and 55.74 is: 76.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.54 : 122.16 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.54/122.16 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.54x = 122.16 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.54x = 6,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809.20/88.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.91

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