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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.42 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.42 and 87.02 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.42 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.42 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.42 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 18,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,310.75/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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