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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.19 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.19 and 123.62 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.19 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.19 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.19 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 26,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105.63/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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