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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 211.58 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 211.58 and 120.27 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 211.58 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/211.58 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 211.58 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 25,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446.73/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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