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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 212.13 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 212.13 and 87.33 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 212.13 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/212.13 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 212.13 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 18,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,525.40/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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