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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.58 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.58 and 87.84 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.58 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.58 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.58 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 18,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585.19/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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