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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 211.36 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 211.36 and 87.63 is: 120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 211.36 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/211.36 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 211.36 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 18,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521.82/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.95

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