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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.23, 154.76 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.23, 154.76 and 87.66 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.23 : 154.76 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.23/154.76 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.23x = 154.76 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.23x = 13,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,565.49/112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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