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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 154.20 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 154.20 and 88.60 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 154.20 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/154.20 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 154.20 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 13,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,662.12/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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