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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 212.22 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 212.22 and 124.47 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 212.22 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/212.22 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 212.22 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 26,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,415.02/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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