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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.17, 154.88 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.17, 154.88 and 87.56 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.17 : 154.88 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.17/154.88 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.17x = 154.88 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.17x = 13,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561.86/112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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