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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 152.49 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 152.49 and 87.19 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 152.49 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/152.49 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 152.49 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 13,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,295.92/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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