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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 152.52 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 152.52 and 87.34 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 152.52 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/152.52 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 152.52 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 13,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,321.10/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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