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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 209.99 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 209.99 and 90.03 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 209.99 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/209.99 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 209.99 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 18,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,905.40/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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