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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 153.48 and 87.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 153.48 and 87.67 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 153.48 = 87.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/153.48 = 87.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 153.48 × 87.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 13,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455.59/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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