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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 154.24 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 154.24 and 88.56 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 154.24 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/154.24 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 154.24 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 13,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659.49/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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