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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.21, 211.43 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.21, 211.43 and 87.71 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.21 : 211.43 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.21/211.43 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.21x = 211.43 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.21x = 18,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543.03/153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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