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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.93, 122.59 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.93, 122.59 and 65.62 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.93 : 122.59 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.93/122.59 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.93x = 122.59 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.93x = 8,044.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044.59/88.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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