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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 210.23 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 210.23 and 90.17 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 210.23 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/210.23 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 210.23 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 18,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954.94/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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