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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 210.67 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 210.67 and 87.17 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 210.67 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/210.67 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 210.67 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 18,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362.83/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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