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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 168.62 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 168.62 and 88.83 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 168.62 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/168.62 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 168.62 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 14,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978.07/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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