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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 210.24 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 210.24 and 86.86 is: 119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 210.24 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/210.24 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 210.24 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 18,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261.45/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.87

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