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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 212.49 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 212.49 and 87.58 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 212.49 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/212.49 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 212.49 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 18,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610.14/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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