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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 210.99 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 210.99 and 120.24 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 210.99 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/210.99 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 210.99 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 25,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369.44/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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