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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.02, 152.79 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.02, 152.79 and 87.63 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.02 : 152.79 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.02/152.79 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.02x = 152.79 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.02x = 13,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,388.95/111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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