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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 212.04 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 212.04 and 120.90 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 212.04 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/212.04 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 212.04 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 25,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635.64/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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