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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.46, 211.76 and 87.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.46, 211.76 and 87.97 is: 121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.46 : 211.76 = 87.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.46/211.76 = 87.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.46x = 211.76 × 87.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.46x = 18,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,628.78/153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.39

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