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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.53, 209.93 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.53, 209.93 and 121.34 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.53 : 209.93 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.53/209.93 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.53x = 209.93 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.53x = 25,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472.82/152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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