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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 212.52 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 212.52 and 87.65 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 212.52 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/212.52 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 212.52 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 18,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.44/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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