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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 210.60 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 210.60 and 87.13 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 210.60 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/210.60 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 210.60 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 18,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349.58/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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