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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 210.69 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 210.69 and 87.16 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 210.69 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/210.69 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 210.69 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 18,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363.74/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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