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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 211.82 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 211.82 and 120.80 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 211.82 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/211.82 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 211.82 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 25,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587.86/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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