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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 210.06 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 210.06 and 86.74 is: 119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 210.06 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/210.06 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 210.06 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 18,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220.60/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.68

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