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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 210.71 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 210.71 and 119.65 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 210.71 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/210.71 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 210.71 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 25,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,211.22/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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