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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 153.23 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 153.23 and 87.75 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 153.23 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/153.23 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 153.23 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 13,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445.49/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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