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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 210.83 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 210.83 and 119.89 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 210.83 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/210.83 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 210.83 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 25,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274.76/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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