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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 210.45 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 210.45 and 90.37 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 210.45 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/210.45 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 210.45 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 19,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018.37/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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