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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.95, 154.26 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.95, 154.26 and 87.35 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.95 : 154.26 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.95/154.26 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.95x = 154.26 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.95x = 13,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474.61/111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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