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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 210.39 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 210.39 and 86.96 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 210.39 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/210.39 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 210.39 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 18,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.51/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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