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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 213.33 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 213.33 and 121.92 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 213.33 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/213.33 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 213.33 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 26,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,009.19/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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