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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 154.49 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 154.49 and 88.67 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 154.49 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/154.49 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 154.49 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 13,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,698.57/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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