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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 212.04 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 212.04 and 123.87 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 212.04 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/212.04 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 212.04 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 26,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,265.39/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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