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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 210.32 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 210.32 and 119.74 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 210.32 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/210.32 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 210.32 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 25,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183.12/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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