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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 211.54 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 211.54 and 86.91 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 211.54 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/211.54 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 211.54 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 18,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384.94/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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