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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 209.72 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 209.72 and 119.34 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 209.72 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/209.72 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 209.72 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 25,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,027.50/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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