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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 212.76 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 212.76 and 121.56 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 212.76 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/212.76 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 212.76 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 25,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,863.11/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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