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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 210.68 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 210.68 and 89.69 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 210.68 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/210.68 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 210.68 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 18,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896.41/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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