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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 209.89 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 209.89 and 86.63 is: 119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 209.89 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/209.89 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 209.89 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 18,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182.77/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.54

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