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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 212.86 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 212.86 and 120.99 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 212.86 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/212.86 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 212.86 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 25,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753.93/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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