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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.45, 211.68 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.45, 211.68 and 124.29 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.45 : 211.68 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.45/211.68 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.45x = 211.68 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.45x = 26,309.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309.71/153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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