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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 213.55 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 213.55 and 123.72 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 213.55 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/213.55 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 213.55 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 26,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420.41/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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