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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.81, 122.52 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.81, 122.52 and 65.54 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.81 : 122.52 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.81/122.52 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.81x = 122.52 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.81x = 8,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,030.51/88.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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