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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 209.70 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 209.70 and 119.36 is: 164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 209.70 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/209.70 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 209.70 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 25,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,028.74/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.64

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