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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 213.03 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 213.03 and 123.37 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 213.03 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/213.03 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 213.03 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 26,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281.51/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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