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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 211.44 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 211.44 and 87.74 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 211.44 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/211.44 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 211.44 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 18,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,551.75/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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