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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 210.16 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 210.16 and 90.15 is: 124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 210.16 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/210.16 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 210.16 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 18,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,946.43/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.36

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