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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 211.30 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 211.30 and 87.62 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 211.30 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/211.30 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 211.30 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 18,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,514.42/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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