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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.71, 212.06 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.71, 212.06 and 122.70 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.71 : 212.06 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.71/212.06 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.71x = 212.06 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.71x = 26,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,019.15/153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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