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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 210.83 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 210.83 and 87.30 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 210.83 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/210.83 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 210.83 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 18,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405.02/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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