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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 210.62 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 210.62 and 87.17 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 210.62 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/210.62 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 210.62 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 18,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359.70/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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