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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 210.63 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 210.63 and 90.48 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 210.63 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/210.63 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 210.63 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 19,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,057.80/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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