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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 211.17 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 211.17 and 120.16 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 211.17 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/211.17 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 211.17 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 25,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374.19/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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