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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 210.96 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 210.96 and 87.37 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 210.96 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/210.96 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 210.96 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 18,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431.58/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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