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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.90, 152.88 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.90, 152.88 and 87.56 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.90 : 152.88 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.90/152.88 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.90x = 152.88 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.90x = 13,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,386.17/110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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