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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.46, 211.57 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.46, 211.57 and 120.20 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.46 : 211.57 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.46/211.57 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.46x = 211.57 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.46x = 25,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,430.71/153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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