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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 211.49 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 211.49 and 87.77 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 211.49 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/211.49 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 211.49 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 18,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562.48/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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