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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.12, 154.70 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.12, 154.70 and 87.52 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.12 : 154.70 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.12/154.70 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.12x = 154.70 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.12x = 13,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,539.34/112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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