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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.78 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.78 and 124.89 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.78 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.78 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.78 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 26,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,698.98/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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