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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.98 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.98 and 88.92 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.98 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.98 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.98 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 13,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780.82/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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