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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.03, 211.41 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.03, 211.41 and 123.87 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.03 : 211.41 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.03/211.41 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.03x = 211.41 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.03x = 26,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,187.36/153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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