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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 148.92 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 148.92 and 88.56 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 148.92 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/148.92 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 148.92 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 13,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188.36/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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