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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 210.96 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 210.96 and 123.66 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 210.96 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/210.96 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 210.96 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 26,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,087.31/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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