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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 209.86 and 119.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 209.86 and 119.00 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 209.86 = 119.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/209.86 = 119.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 209.86 × 119.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 24,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,972.19/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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