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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.85 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.85 and 89.90 is: 124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.85 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.85 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.85 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 18,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865.52/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.05

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