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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.05, 211.18 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.05, 211.18 and 87.54 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.05 : 211.18 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.05/211.18 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.05x = 211.18 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.05x = 18,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486.69/153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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