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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 210.95 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 210.95 and 120.14 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 210.95 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/210.95 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 210.95 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 25,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344.36/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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