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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 210.77 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 210.77 and 90.57 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 210.77 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/210.77 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 210.77 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 19,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089.44/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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