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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 209.85 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 209.85 and 119.36 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 209.85 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/209.85 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 209.85 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 25,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047.70/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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