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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 212.99 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 212.99 and 124.97 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 212.99 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/212.99 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 212.99 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 26,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615.67/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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