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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 211.90 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 211.90 and 87.17 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 211.90 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/211.90 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 211.90 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 18,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469.83/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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