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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 211.06 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 211.06 and 121.95 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 211.06 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/211.06 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 211.06 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 25,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738.77/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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