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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.54, 155.20 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.54, 155.20 and 88.92 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.54 : 155.20 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.54/155.20 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.54x = 155.20 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.54x = 13,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800.38/112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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