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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 154.37 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 154.37 and 87.48 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 154.37 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/154.37 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 154.37 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 13,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,504.51/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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