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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 154.41 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 154.41 and 88.67 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 154.41 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/154.41 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 154.41 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 13,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,691.53/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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