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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.22, 155.95 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.22, 155.95 and 88.61 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.22 : 155.95 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.22/155.95 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.22x = 155.95 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.22x = 13,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,818.29/113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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