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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 212.13 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 212.13 and 121.30 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 212.13 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/212.13 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 212.13 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 25,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731.37/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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