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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 211.50 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 211.50 and 120.74 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 211.50 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/211.50 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 211.50 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 25,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536.51/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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