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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 211.64 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 211.64 and 87.88 is: 121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 211.64 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/211.64 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 211.64 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 18,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598.92/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.29

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