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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.87 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.87 and 86.58 is: 119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.87 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.87 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.87 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 18,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170.44/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.48

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