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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 209.83 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 209.83 and 89.88 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 209.83 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/209.83 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 209.83 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 18,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,858.02/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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