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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.66, 153.96 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.66, 153.96 and 87.12 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.66 : 153.96 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.66/153.96 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.66x = 153.96 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.66x = 13,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,413.00/111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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