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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 210.01 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 210.01 and 86.70 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 210.01 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/210.01 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 210.01 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 18,207.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207.87/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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