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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 212.22 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 212.22 and 120.60 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 212.22 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/212.22 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 212.22 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 25,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593.73/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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