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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.82, 154.35 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.82, 154.35 and 88.45 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.82 : 154.35 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.82/154.35 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.82x = 154.35 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.82x = 13,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,652.26/111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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