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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 210.39 and 86.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 210.39 and 86.95 is: 119.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 210.39 = 86.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/210.39 = 86.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 210.39 × 86.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 18,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292.98/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.98

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