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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 209.44 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 209.44 and 119.42 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 209.44 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/209.44 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 209.44 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 25,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,011.32/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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