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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 212.95 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 212.95 and 121.61 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 212.95 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/212.95 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 212.95 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 25,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,897.53/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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