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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.64 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.64 and 123.27 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.64 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.64 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.64 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 26,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212.13/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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