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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.52 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.52 and 123.76 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.52 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.52 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.52 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 26,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425.24/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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