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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 211.62 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 211.62 and 87.86 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 211.62 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/211.62 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 211.62 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 18,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592.93/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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