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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 211.29 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 211.29 and 87.63 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 211.29 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/211.29 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 211.29 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 18,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515.34/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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