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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.65, 210.77 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.65, 210.77 and 123.09 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.65 : 210.77 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.65/210.77 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.65x = 210.77 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.65x = 25,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943.68/152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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