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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 210.98 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 210.98 and 90.68 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 210.98 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/210.98 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 210.98 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 19,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.67/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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