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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 213.00 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 213.00 and 87.93 is: 121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 213.00 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/213.00 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 213.00 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 18,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,728.40/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.34

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