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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.15, 155.68 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.15, 155.68 and 88.55 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.15 : 155.68 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.15/155.68 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.15x = 155.68 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.15x = 13,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,785.46/113.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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