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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.54 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.54 and 121.53 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.54 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.54 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.54 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 25,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,951.52/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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