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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 211.68 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 211.68 and 87.92 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 211.68 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/211.68 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 211.68 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 18,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610.64/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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