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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.79, 154.17 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.79, 154.17 and 88.17 is: 121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.79 : 154.17 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.79/154.17 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.79x = 154.17 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.79x = 13,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593.17/111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.60

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