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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 152.73 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 152.73 and 87.39 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 152.73 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/152.73 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 152.73 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 13,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,347.07/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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