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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 151.77 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 151.77 and 88.23 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 151.77 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/151.77 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 151.77 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 13,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,390.67/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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