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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.35 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.35 and 119.68 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.35 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.35 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.35 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 25,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173.79/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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