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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 210.74 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 210.74 and 89.71 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 210.74 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/210.74 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 210.74 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 18,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904.51/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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