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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.46, 211.74 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.46, 211.74 and 87.93 is: 121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.46 : 211.74 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.46/211.74 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.46x = 211.74 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.46x = 18,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618.30/153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.32

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