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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 211.54 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 211.54 and 120.67 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 211.54 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/211.54 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 211.54 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 25,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,526.53/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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