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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.60 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.60 and 121.57 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.60 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.60 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.60 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 25,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,602.12/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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