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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 209.73 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 209.73 and 119.35 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 209.73 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/209.73 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 209.73 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 25,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031.28/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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