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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.65, 122.19 and 59.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.65, 122.19 and 59.09 is: 81.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.65 : 122.19 = 59.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.65/122.19 = 59.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.65x = 122.19 × 59.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.65x = 7,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220.14/88.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.44

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