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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 210.29 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 210.29 and 90.23 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 210.29 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/210.29 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 210.29 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 18,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974.02/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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