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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 209.91 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 209.91 and 86.62 is: 119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 209.91 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/209.91 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 209.91 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 18,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182.40/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.53

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