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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 209.94 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 209.94 and 123.20 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 209.94 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/209.94 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 209.94 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 25,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,864.61/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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