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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 212.03 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 212.03 and 120.79 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 212.03 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/212.03 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 212.03 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 25,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611.10/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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