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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.65, 216.40 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.65, 216.40 and 121.76 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.65 : 216.40 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.65/216.40 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.65x = 216.40 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.65x = 26,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348.86/156.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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