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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 152.13 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 152.13 and 88.51 is: 121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 152.13 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/152.13 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 152.13 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 13,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,465.03/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.99

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