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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 154.33 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 154.33 and 88.61 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 154.33 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/154.33 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 154.33 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 13,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,674.74/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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