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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 211.06 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 211.06 and 90.79 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 211.06 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/211.06 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 211.06 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 19,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161.38/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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