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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.62 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.62 and 123.48 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.62 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.62 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.62 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 26,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,007.36/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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