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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.61 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.61 and 88.29 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.61 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.61 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.61 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 13,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738.81/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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