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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.91, 155.91 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.91, 155.91 and 88.30 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.91 : 155.91 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.91/155.91 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.91x = 155.91 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.91x = 13,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,766.88/112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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