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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 154.25 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 154.25 and 88.49 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 154.25 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/154.25 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 154.25 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 13,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,650.36/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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