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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 155.49 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 155.49 and 88.02 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 155.49 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/155.49 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 155.49 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 13,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,686.23/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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