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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 210 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 210 and 123.04 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 210 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/210 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 210 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 25,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838.40/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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