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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 212.18 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 212.18 and 121.05 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 212.18 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/212.18 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 212.18 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 25,683.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,683.78/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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