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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 210.57 and 87.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 210.57 and 87.10 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 210.57 = 87.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/210.57 = 87.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 210.57 × 87.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 18,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339.59/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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