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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 211.71 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 211.71 and 87.91 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 211.71 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/211.71 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 211.71 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 18,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611.43/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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