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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 210.22 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 210.22 and 86.84 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 210.22 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/210.22 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 210.22 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 18,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.45/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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