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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 211.12 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 211.12 and 90.83 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 211.12 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/211.12 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 211.12 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 19,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175.48/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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