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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 210.02 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 210.02 and 121.31 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 210.02 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/210.02 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 210.02 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 25,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,476.92/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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