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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 209.50 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 209.50 and 119.26 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 209.50 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/209.50 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 209.50 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 24,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,985.60/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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