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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.29, 210.17 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.29, 210.17 and 86.80 is: 119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.29 : 210.17 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.29/210.17 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.29x = 210.17 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.29x = 18,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242.76/152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.79

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