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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 212.44 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 212.44 and 121.03 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 212.44 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/212.44 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 212.44 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 25,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,710.55/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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