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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 154.91 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 154.91 and 87.68 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 154.91 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/154.91 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 154.91 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 13,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,583.12/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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