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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 210.93 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 210.93 and 87.35 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 210.93 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/210.93 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 210.93 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 18,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423.68/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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