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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 211.04 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 211.04 and 90.80 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 211.04 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/211.04 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 211.04 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 19,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,160.92/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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