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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 213.09 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 213.09 and 123.44 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 213.09 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/213.09 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 213.09 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 26,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302.76/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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