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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.42, 150.96 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.42, 150.96 and 88.76 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.42 : 150.96 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.42/150.96 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.42x = 150.96 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.42x = 13,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399.21/109.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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