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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.89 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.89 and 86.60 is: 119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.89 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.89 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.89 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 18,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177.11/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.53

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