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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 209.91 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 209.91 and 121.07 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 209.91 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/209.91 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 209.91 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 25,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413.80/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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