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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.53, 210.50 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.53, 210.50 and 87.04 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.53 : 210.50 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.53/210.50 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.53x = 210.50 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.53x = 18,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321.48/152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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