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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 213.54 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 213.54 and 123.61 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 213.54 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/213.54 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 213.54 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 26,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395.68/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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