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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.87, 154.31 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.87, 154.31 and 88.65 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.87 : 154.31 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.87/154.31 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.87x = 154.31 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.87x = 13,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,679.14/111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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