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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 212.79 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 212.79 and 121.53 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 212.79 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/212.79 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 212.79 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 25,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,860.37/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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