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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.01, 154.86 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.01, 154.86 and 87.44 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.01 : 154.86 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.01/154.86 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.01x = 154.86 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.01x = 13,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540.96/112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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