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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.24, 152.21 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.24, 152.21 and 88.47 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.24 : 152.21 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.24/152.21 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.24x = 152.21 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.24x = 13,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466.02/110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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