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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 210.25 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 210.25 and 90.24 is: 124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 210.25 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/210.25 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 210.25 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 18,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972.28/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.51

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