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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 210.51 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 210.51 and 90.42 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 210.51 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/210.51 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 210.51 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 19,033.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033.86/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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