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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 210 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 210 and 90.05 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 210 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/210 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 210 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 18,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,910.50/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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