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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 212.70 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 212.70 and 121.08 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 212.70 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/212.70 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 212.70 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 25,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753.72/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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