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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 210.98 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 210.98 and 120.23 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 210.98 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/210.98 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 210.98 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 25,366.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,366.13/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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