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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.88, 122.66 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.88, 122.66 and 55.70 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.88 : 122.66 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.88/122.66 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.88x = 122.66 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.88x = 6,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832.16/88.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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