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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 212.29 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 212.29 and 121.23 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 212.29 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/212.29 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 212.29 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 25,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735.61/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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