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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 213.41 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 213.41 and 123.66 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 213.41 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/213.41 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 213.41 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 26,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.60/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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