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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 212.49 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 212.49 and 122.99 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 212.49 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/212.49 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 212.49 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 26,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,133.08/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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