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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.94, 154.46 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.94, 154.46 and 87.34 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 154.46 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/154.46 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 154.46 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 13,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,490.54/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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