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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.81 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.81 and 87.27 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.81 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.81 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.81 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 18,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397.39/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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