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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.68, 169.08 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.68, 169.08 and 88.56 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 169.08 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/169.08 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 169.08 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 14,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,973.72/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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