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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 211.65 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 211.65 and 120.02 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 211.65 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/211.65 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 211.65 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 25,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400.72/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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