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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 211.40 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 211.40 and 120.44 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 211.40 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/211.40 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 211.40 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 25,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,461.02/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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