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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 210.87 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 210.87 and 87.31 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 210.87 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/210.87 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 210.87 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 18,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411.06/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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