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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 212.52 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 212.52 and 121.44 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 212.52 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/212.52 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 212.52 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 25,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,808.43/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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