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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 153.08 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 153.08 and 87.71 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 153.08 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/153.08 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 153.08 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 13,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425.88/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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