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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 210.56 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 210.56 and 87.08 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 210.56 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/210.56 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 210.56 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 18,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334.08/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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