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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 154.94 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 154.94 and 87.50 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 154.94 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/154.94 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 154.94 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 13,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,557.25/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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