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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 210.86 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 210.86 and 118.08 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 210.86 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/210.86 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 210.86 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 24,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,898.35/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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