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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 211.05 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 211.05 and 87.48 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 211.05 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/211.05 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 211.05 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 18,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462.65/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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