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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 211.08 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 211.08 and 87.47 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 211.08 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/211.08 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 211.08 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 18,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,463.17/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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