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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 154.61 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 154.61 and 88.75 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 154.61 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/154.61 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 154.61 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 13,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,721.64/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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