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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.91, 122.63 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.91, 122.63 and 59.39 is: 81.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.91 : 122.63 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.91/122.63 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.91x = 122.63 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.91x = 7,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283.00/88.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.91

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