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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.20, 151.87 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.20, 151.87 and 89.55 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.20 : 151.87 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.20/151.87 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.20x = 151.87 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.20x = 13,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599.96/110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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