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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 210.74 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 210.74 and 87.22 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 210.74 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/210.74 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 210.74 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 18,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380.74/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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