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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 154.50 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 154.50 and 90.10 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 154.50 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/154.50 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 154.50 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 13,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,920.45/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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