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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 210.18 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 210.18 and 86.81 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 210.18 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/210.18 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 210.18 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 18,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246.65/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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