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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 212.24 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 212.24 and 87.42 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 212.24 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/212.24 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 212.24 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 18,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,554.02/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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