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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 210.27 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 210.27 and 86.00 is: 118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 210.27 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/210.27 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 210.27 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 18,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082.01/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.65

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