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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 209.97 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 209.97 and 119.49 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 209.97 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/209.97 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 209.97 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 25,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089.32/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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