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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 210.12 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 210.12 and 121.08 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 210.12 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/210.12 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 210.12 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 25,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441.33/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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