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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 210.27 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 210.27 and 121.37 is: 167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 210.27 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/210.27 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 210.27 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 25,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,520.47/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.48

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