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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 211.07 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 211.07 and 87.46 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 211.07 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/211.07 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 211.07 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 18,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.48/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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