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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 212.88 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 212.88 and 121.54 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 212.88 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/212.88 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 212.88 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 25,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,873.44/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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