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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 155.25 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 155.25 and 88.05 is: 121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 155.25 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/155.25 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 155.25 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 13,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,669.76/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.35

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