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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 210.56 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 210.56 and 90.41 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 210.56 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/210.56 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 210.56 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 19,036.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036.73/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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