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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.94, 155.96 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.94, 155.96 and 88.44 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.94 : 155.96 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.94/155.96 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.94x = 155.96 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.94x = 13,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,792.66/112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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