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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.05, 209.68 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.05, 209.68 and 119.29 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.05 : 209.68 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.05/209.68 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.05x = 209.68 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.05x = 25,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,012.73/152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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