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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 211.49 and 86.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 211.49 and 86.89 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 211.49 = 86.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/211.49 = 86.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 211.49 × 86.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 18,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,376.61/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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