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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 211.24 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 211.24 and 87.58 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 211.24 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/211.24 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 211.24 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 18,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501.22/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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