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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 155.41 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 155.41 and 88.07 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 155.41 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/155.41 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 155.41 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 13,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685.96/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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