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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.66 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.66 and 124.83 is: 172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.66 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.66 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.66 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 26,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296.69/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.11

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