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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.84 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.84 and 89.87 is: 124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.84 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.84 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.84 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 18,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,858.81/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.00

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