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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 213.62 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 213.62 and 121.98 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 213.62 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/213.62 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 213.62 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 26,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,057.37/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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