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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 212.93 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 212.93 and 121.16 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 212.93 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/212.93 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 212.93 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 25,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,796.93/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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