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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 209.81 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 209.81 and 86.54 is: 119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 209.81 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/209.81 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 209.81 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 18,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155.48/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.42

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