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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.78, 122.56 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.78, 122.56 and 68.06 is: 93.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.78 : 122.56 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.78/122.56 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.78x = 122.56 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.78x = 8,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341.43/88.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.96

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