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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.06 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.06 and 123 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.06 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.06 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.06 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 25,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837.38/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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