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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 210.80 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 210.80 and 123.84 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 210.80 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/210.80 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 210.80 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 26,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105.47/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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