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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 210.71 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 210.71 and 87.19 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 210.71 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/210.71 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 210.71 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 18,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,371.80/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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