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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 210.75 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 210.75 and 87.24 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 210.75 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/210.75 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 210.75 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 18,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,385.01/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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