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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.98, 212.38 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.98, 212.38 and 121.17 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.98 : 212.38 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.98/212.38 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.98x = 212.38 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.98x = 25,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,734.08/153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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