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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 210.09 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 210.09 and 86.75 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 210.09 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/210.09 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 210.09 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 18,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225.31/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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