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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 213.30 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 213.30 and 121.52 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 213.30 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/213.30 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 213.30 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 25,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920.75/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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