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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.81, 210.82 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.81, 210.82 and 90.62 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.81 : 210.82 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.81/210.82 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.81x = 210.82 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.81x = 19,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,104.51/152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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