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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 149.84 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 149.84 and 88.88 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 149.84 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/149.84 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 149.84 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 13,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317.78/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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