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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 212.47 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 212.47 and 86.68 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 212.47 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/212.47 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 212.47 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 18,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416.24/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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