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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.56 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.56 and 87.83 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.56 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.56 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.56 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 18,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,581.31/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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