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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 210.86 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 210.86 and 87.28 is: 120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 210.86 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/210.86 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 210.86 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 18,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,403.86/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.46

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