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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 211 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 211 and 90.74 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 211 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/211 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 211 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 19,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146.14/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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