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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.05, 210.57 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.05, 210.57 and 120.23 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.05 : 210.57 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.05/210.57 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.05x = 210.57 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.05x = 25,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,316.83/153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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