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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 211.38 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 211.38 and 123.47 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 211.38 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/211.38 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 211.38 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 26,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099.09/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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