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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 211.22 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 211.22 and 87.57 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 211.22 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/211.22 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 211.22 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 18,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,496.54/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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