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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 154.60 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 154.60 and 88.76 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 154.60 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/154.60 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 154.60 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 13,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,721.38/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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