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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 210.39 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 210.39 and 90.27 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 210.39 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/210.39 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 210.39 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 18,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,991.91/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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