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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 211.08 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 211.08 and 90.78 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 211.08 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/211.08 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 211.08 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 19,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,160.79/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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