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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 210.53 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 210.53 and 120.02 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 210.53 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/210.53 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 210.53 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 25,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267.06/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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