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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 209.64 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 209.64 and 121.08 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 209.64 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/209.64 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 209.64 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 25,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,383.21/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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