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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 211.92 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 211.92 and 121.16 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 211.92 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/211.92 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 211.92 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 25,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676.30/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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