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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 153.04 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 153.04 and 87.18 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 153.04 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/153.04 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 153.04 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 13,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,341.40/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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