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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.44, 152.29 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.44, 152.29 and 87.04 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 152.29 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/152.29 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 152.29 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 13,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,255.32/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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