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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 210.51 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 210.51 and 86.17 is: 118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 210.51 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/210.51 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 210.51 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 18,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139.86/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.90

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