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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 213.48 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 213.48 and 123.65 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 213.48 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/213.48 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 213.48 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 26,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395.73/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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