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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 211.39 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 211.39 and 123.76 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 211.39 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/211.39 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 211.39 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 26,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.26/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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