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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 155.94 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 155.94 and 88.50 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 155.94 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/155.94 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 155.94 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 13,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800.69/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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