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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.44, 152.59 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.44, 152.59 and 87.37 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 152.59 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/152.59 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 152.59 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 13,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331.79/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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