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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 209.68 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 209.68 and 120.95 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 209.68 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/209.68 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 209.68 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 25,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360.80/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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