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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 210.80 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 210.80 and 120.02 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 210.80 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/210.80 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 210.80 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 25,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300.22/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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