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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.71, 150.98 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.71, 150.98 and 88.53 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.71 : 150.98 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.71/150.98 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.71x = 150.98 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.71x = 13,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365.82/109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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