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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 155.97 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 155.97 and 88.53 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 155.97 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/155.97 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 155.97 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 13,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808.02/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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