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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.15, 154.31 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.15, 154.31 and 87.55 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.15 : 154.31 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.15/154.31 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.15x = 154.31 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.15x = 13,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509.02/112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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