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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 210.17 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 210.17 and 85.92 is: 118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 210.17 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/210.17 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 210.17 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 18,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057.80/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.56

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