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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.42 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.42 and 86.98 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.42 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.42 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.42 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 18,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302.33/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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