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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.79, 168.30 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.79, 168.30 and 87.54 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.79 : 168.30 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.79/168.30 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.79x = 168.30 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.79x = 14,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732.54/111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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