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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 215.40 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 215.40 and 123.44 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 215.40 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/215.40 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 215.40 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 26,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,588.98/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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