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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 152.42 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 152.42 and 88.68 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 152.42 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/152.42 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 152.42 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 13,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,516.16/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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