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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 211.11 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 211.11 and 87.48 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 211.11 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/211.11 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 211.11 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 18,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.90/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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