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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.68 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.68 and 87.91 is: 121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.68 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.68 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.68 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 18,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.26/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.34

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