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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.17, 215.39 and 121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.17, 215.39 and 121.21 is: 167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.17 : 215.39 = 121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.17/215.39 = 121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.17x = 215.39 × 121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.17x = 26,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107.19/156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.17

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