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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 210.96 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 210.96 and 87.38 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 210.96 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/210.96 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 210.96 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 18,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,432.63/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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