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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 210.36 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 210.36 and 119.73 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 210.36 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/210.36 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 210.36 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 25,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,186.40/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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