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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 210.96 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 210.96 and 120.09 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 210.96 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/210.96 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 210.96 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 25,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,334.19/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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