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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 209.83 and 89.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 209.83 and 89.89 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 209.83 = 89.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/209.83 = 89.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 209.83 × 89.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 18,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.62/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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