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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 211.50 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 211.50 and 87.77 is: 121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 211.50 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/211.50 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 211.50 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 18,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562.30/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.13

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