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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 209.74 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 209.74 and 86.50 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 209.74 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/209.74 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 209.74 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 18,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142.51/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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