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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.88, 121.96 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.88, 121.96 and 88 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.88 : 121.96 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.88/121.96 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.88x = 121.96 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.88x = 10,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,732.48/88.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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