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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.54, 156.34 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.54, 156.34 and 88.66 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.54 : 156.34 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.54/156.34 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.54x = 156.34 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.54x = 13,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,861.10/113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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