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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 212.79 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 212.79 and 121.74 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 212.79 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/212.79 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 212.79 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 25,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,905.05/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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