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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.08 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.08 and 123.41 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.08 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.08 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.08 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 26,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294.52/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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