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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 210.81 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 210.81 and 90.62 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 210.81 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/210.81 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 210.81 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 19,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,104.13/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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