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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 210.61 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 210.61 and 87.12 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 210.61 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/210.61 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 210.61 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 18,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,348.34/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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