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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 155.36 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 155.36 and 88.11 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 155.36 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/155.36 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 155.36 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 13,688.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,688.99/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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