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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 209.86 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 209.86 and 86.60 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 209.86 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/209.86 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 209.86 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 18,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174.18/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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