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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 154.02 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 154.02 and 87.16 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 154.02 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/154.02 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 154.02 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 13,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,424.38/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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