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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 154.17 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 154.17 and 87.12 is: 120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 154.17 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/154.17 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 154.17 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 13,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431.29/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.16

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