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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 211.38 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 211.38 and 87.66 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 211.38 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/211.38 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 211.38 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 18,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529.57/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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