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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.33, 211.61 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.33, 211.61 and 120.18 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.33 : 211.61 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.33/211.61 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.33x = 211.61 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.33x = 25,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,430.69/153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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