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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.74, 155.70 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.74, 155.70 and 88.38 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.74 : 155.70 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.74/155.70 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.74x = 155.70 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.74x = 13,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,760.77/112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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