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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 211.20 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 211.20 and 87.56 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 211.20 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/211.20 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 211.20 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 18,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.67/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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