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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 210.89 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 210.89 and 86.42 is: 119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 210.89 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/210.89 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 210.89 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 18,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225.86/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.26

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