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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 210.77 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 210.77 and 87.25 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 210.77 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/210.77 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 210.77 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 18,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389.90/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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