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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 152.10 and 87.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 152.10 and 87.10 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 152.10 = 87.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/152.10 = 87.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 152.10 × 87.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 13,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,247.91/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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