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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 209.68 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 209.68 and 121.12 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 209.68 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/209.68 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 209.68 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 25,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,396.44/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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