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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 212.79 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 212.79 and 124.87 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 212.79 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/212.79 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 212.79 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 26,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571.09/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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