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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.89, 122.69 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.89, 122.69 and 71.52 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.89 : 122.69 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.89/122.69 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.89x = 122.69 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.89x = 8,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774.43/88.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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