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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 209.84 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 209.84 and 118.98 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 209.84 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/209.84 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 209.84 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 24,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966.17/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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