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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 210.70 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 210.70 and 119.61 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 210.70 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/210.70 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 210.70 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 25,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200.47/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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