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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 211 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 211 and 87.39 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 211 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/211 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 211 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 18,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.29/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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