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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 212.56 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 212.56 and 124.25 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 212.56 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/212.56 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 212.56 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 26,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409.21/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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