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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.71 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.71 and 123.39 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.71 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.71 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.71 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 26,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122.90/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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