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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 212.45 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 212.45 and 124.98 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 212.45 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/212.45 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 212.45 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 26,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552.00/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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