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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.06 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.06 and 123.32 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.06 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.06 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.06 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 25,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,904.60/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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