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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 210.92 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 210.92 and 87.33 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 210.92 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/210.92 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 210.92 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 18,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418.93/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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