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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.73, 152.65 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.73, 152.65 and 87.37 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.73 : 152.65 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.73/152.65 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.73x = 152.65 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.73x = 13,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,337.03/110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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