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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.53, 153.72 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.53, 153.72 and 88.17 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.53 : 153.72 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.53/153.72 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.53x = 153.72 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.53x = 13,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,553.71/111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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