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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.69, 154.26 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.69, 154.26 and 88.38 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.69 : 154.26 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.69/154.26 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.69x = 154.26 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.69x = 13,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,633.50/111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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