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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 210.20 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 210.20 and 119.27 is: 164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 210.20 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/210.20 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 210.20 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 25,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,070.48/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.85

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