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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 209.93 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 209.93 and 89.99 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 209.93 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/209.93 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 209.93 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 18,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.60/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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