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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 153.23 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 153.23 and 87.62 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 153.23 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/153.23 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 153.23 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 13,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,424.81/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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