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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 155.19 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 155.19 and 88.02 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 155.19 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/155.19 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 155.19 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 13,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659.82/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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