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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.33, 211.47 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.33, 211.47 and 123.82 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.33 : 211.47 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.33/211.47 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.33x = 211.47 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.33x = 26,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184.22/153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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