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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 155.58 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 155.58 and 88.48 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 155.58 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/155.58 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 155.58 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 13,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,765.72/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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