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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 213.99 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 213.99 and 123.77 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 213.99 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/213.99 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 213.99 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 26,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,486.01/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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