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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 211.07 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 211.07 and 87.41 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 211.07 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/211.07 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 211.07 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 18,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.37/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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