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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 210.08 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 210.08 and 117.24 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 210.08 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/210.08 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 210.08 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 24,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629.78/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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