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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 211.05 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 211.05 and 121.79 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 211.05 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/211.05 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 211.05 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 25,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,702.72/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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