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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.44, 151.90 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.44, 151.90 and 88.56 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 151.90 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/151.90 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 151.90 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 13,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,452.26/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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