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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.63 and 87.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.63 and 87.85 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.63 = 87.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.63 = 87.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.63 × 87.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 18,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,591.91/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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