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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 213.57 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 213.57 and 123.75 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 213.57 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/213.57 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 213.57 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 26,429.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429.29/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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