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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 210.35 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 210.35 and 121.56 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 210.35 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/210.35 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 210.35 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 25,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,570.15/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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