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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 153.30 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 153.30 and 88.01 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 153.30 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/153.30 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 153.30 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 13,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491.17/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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