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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 213.35 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 213.35 and 121.97 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 213.35 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/213.35 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 213.35 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 26,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,020.62/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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