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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 154.47 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 154.47 and 87.54 is: 120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 154.47 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/154.47 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 154.47 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 13,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,522.30/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.62

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