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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 211.24 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 211.24 and 86.69 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 211.24 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/211.24 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 211.24 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 18,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311.12/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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