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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 153.38 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 153.38 and 87.75 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 153.38 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/153.38 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 153.38 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 13,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,458.66/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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