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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 212.16 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 212.16 and 124.44 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 212.16 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/212.16 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 212.16 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 26,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401.19/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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