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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.76, 122.54 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.76, 122.54 and 65.42 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.76 : 122.54 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.76/122.54 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.76x = 122.54 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.76x = 8,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016.57/88.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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