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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.21, 215.44 and 121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.21, 215.44 and 121.33 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.21 : 215.44 = 121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.21/215.44 = 121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.21x = 215.44 × 121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.21x = 26,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139.30/156.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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