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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 210.35 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 210.35 and 124.34 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 210.35 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/210.35 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 210.35 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 26,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154.70/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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