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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 211.61 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 211.61 and 87.87 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 211.61 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/211.61 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 211.61 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 18,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593.99/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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