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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 213.02 and 87.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 213.02 and 87.97 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 213.02 = 87.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/213.02 = 87.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 213.02 × 87.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 18,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739.37/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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