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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 210.35 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 210.35 and 119.80 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 210.35 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/210.35 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 210.35 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 25,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,198.28/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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