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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 210.60 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 210.60 and 121.56 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 210.60 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/210.60 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 210.60 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 25,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600.54/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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