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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 155.97 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 155.97 and 88.50 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 155.97 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/155.97 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 155.97 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 13,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,803.35/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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