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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.22, 153.63 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.22, 153.63 and 87.93 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.22 : 153.63 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.22/153.63 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.22x = 153.63 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.22x = 13,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,508.69/111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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