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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 211.20 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 211.20 and 122.08 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 211.20 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/211.20 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 211.20 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 25,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,783.30/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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