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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 211.56 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 211.56 and 87.80 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 211.56 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/211.56 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 211.56 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 18,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574.53/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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