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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 209.73 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 209.73 and 89.82 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 209.73 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/209.73 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 209.73 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 18,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837.95/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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