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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.36 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.36 and 86.97 is: 119.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.36 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.36 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.36 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 18,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294.57/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.98

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