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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 210.76 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 210.76 and 121.69 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 210.76 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/210.76 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 210.76 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 25,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,647.38/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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