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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 230.16 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 230.16 and 121.20 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 230.16 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/230.16 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 230.16 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 27,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,895.39/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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