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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 211.75 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 211.75 and 87.95 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 211.75 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/211.75 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 211.75 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 18,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,623.41/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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