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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.40 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.40 and 87.68 is: 121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.40 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.40 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.40 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 18,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535.55/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.02

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