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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 212.64 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 212.64 and 123.26 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 212.64 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/212.64 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 212.64 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 26,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210.01/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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