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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 211.56 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 211.56 and 86.92 is: 119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 211.56 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/211.56 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 211.56 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 18,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388.59/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.94

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