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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.56, 150.98 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.56, 150.98 and 88.77 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.56 : 150.98 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.56/150.98 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.56x = 150.98 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.56x = 13,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,402.05/109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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