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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 213.64 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 213.64 and 121.70 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 213.64 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/213.64 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 213.64 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 26,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,000.22/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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