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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.53, 211.77 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.53, 211.77 and 120.86 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.53 : 211.77 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.53/211.77 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.53x = 211.77 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.53x = 25,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593.46/153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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