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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 209.79 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 209.79 and 86.52 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 209.79 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/209.79 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 209.79 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 18,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151.03/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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