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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 209.75 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 209.75 and 89.85 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 209.75 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/209.75 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 209.75 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 18,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,845.59/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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