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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 209.76 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 209.76 and 89.87 is: 124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 209.76 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/209.76 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 209.76 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 18,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850.08/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.01

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