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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 213.33 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 213.33 and 123.77 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 213.33 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/213.33 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 213.33 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 26,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403.85/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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