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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 168.26 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 168.26 and 88.16 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 168.26 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/168.26 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 168.26 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 14,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833.80/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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