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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.35, 215.93 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.35, 215.93 and 121.79 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.35 : 215.93 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.35/215.93 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.35x = 215.93 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.35x = 26,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297.51/156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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