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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 209.87 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 209.87 and 86.59 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 209.87 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/209.87 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 209.87 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 18,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,172.64/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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