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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.59, 154.09 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.59, 154.09 and 88.40 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.59 : 154.09 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.59/154.09 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.59x = 154.09 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.59x = 13,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,621.56/111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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