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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 212.94 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 212.94 and 121.23 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 212.94 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/212.94 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 212.94 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 25,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814.72/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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