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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.62, 151.02 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.62, 151.02 and 88.84 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.62 : 151.02 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.62/151.02 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.62x = 151.02 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.62x = 13,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416.62/109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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