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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 213.05 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 213.05 and 123.09 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 213.05 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/213.05 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 213.05 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 26,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224.94/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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