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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 152.42 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 152.42 and 87.04 is: 119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 152.42 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/152.42 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 152.42 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 13,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,266.39/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.91

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