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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 210.57 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 210.57 and 90.43 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 210.57 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/210.57 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 210.57 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 19,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040.34/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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