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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 211.08 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 211.08 and 87.44 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 211.08 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/211.08 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 211.08 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 18,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,456.84/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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