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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.32 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.32 and 124.60 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.32 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.32 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.32 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 26,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.07/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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