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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.32 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.32 and 124.20 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.32 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.32 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.32 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 26,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245.94/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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