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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 154.28 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 154.28 and 87.44 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 154.28 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/154.28 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 154.28 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 13,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,490.24/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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