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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 210.63 and 87.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 210.63 and 87.10 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 210.63 = 87.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/210.63 = 87.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 210.63 × 87.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 18,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345.87/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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