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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 154.10 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 154.10 and 87.28 is: 120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 154.10 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/154.10 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 154.10 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 13,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,449.68/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.54

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