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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 210.26 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 210.26 and 123.39 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 210.26 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/210.26 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 210.26 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 25,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944.29/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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