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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 211.14 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 211.14 and 90.80 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 211.14 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/211.14 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 211.14 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 19,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.44/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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