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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.76 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.76 and 120.28 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.76 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.76 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.76 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 25,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470.49/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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