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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 212.79 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 212.79 and 123.14 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 212.79 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/212.79 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 212.79 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 26,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202.96/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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