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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 152.82 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 152.82 and 89.01 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 152.82 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/152.82 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 152.82 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 13,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,602.51/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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