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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.20, 150.49 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.20, 150.49 and 88.55 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.20 : 150.49 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.20/150.49 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.20x = 150.49 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.20x = 13,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,325.89/109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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