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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 209.88 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 209.88 and 119.73 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 209.88 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/209.88 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 209.88 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 25,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128.93/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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