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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 209.68 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 209.68 and 120.88 is: 166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 209.68 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/209.68 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 209.68 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 25,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346.12/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.73

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