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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.59, 152.54 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.59, 152.54 and 87.24 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.59 : 152.54 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.59/152.54 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.59x = 152.54 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.59x = 13,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,306.83/110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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