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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 210.56 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 210.56 and 87.06 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 210.56 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/210.56 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 210.56 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 18,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.35/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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