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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 211.48 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 211.48 and 120.76 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 211.48 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/211.48 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 211.48 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 25,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538.32/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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