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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.22, 154.89 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.22, 154.89 and 87.69 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.22 : 154.89 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.22/154.89 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.22x = 154.89 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.22x = 13,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,582.30/112.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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