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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 155.12 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 155.12 and 88 is: 121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 155.12 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/155.12 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 155.12 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 13,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,650.56/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.40

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