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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 211.50 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 211.50 and 87.75 is: 121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 211.50 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/211.50 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 211.50 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 18,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559.13/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.09

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