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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 209.88 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 209.88 and 119.42 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 209.88 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/209.88 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 209.88 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 25,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,063.87/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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