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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.92, 122.58 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.92, 122.58 and 63 is: 86.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.92 : 122.58 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.92/122.58 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.92x = 122.58 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.92x = 7,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722.54/88.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.85

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