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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 211.49 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 211.49 and 87.76 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 211.49 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/211.49 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 211.49 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 18,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,558.87/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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