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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 210.31 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 210.31 and 86.92 is: 119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 210.31 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/210.31 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 210.31 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 18,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280.15/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.94

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