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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 211.14 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 211.14 and 123.39 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 211.14 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/211.14 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 211.14 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 26,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052.56/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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