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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 212.36 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 212.36 and 87.50 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 212.36 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/212.36 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 212.36 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 18,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580.89/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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