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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 211.12 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 211.12 and 120.18 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 211.12 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/211.12 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 211.12 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 25,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,372.40/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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