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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.47, 155.25 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.47, 155.25 and 88.08 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.47 : 155.25 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.47/155.25 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.47x = 155.25 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.47x = 13,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,674.42/112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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