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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.15, 214.74 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.15, 214.74 and 124.68 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.15 : 214.74 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.15/214.74 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.15x = 214.74 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.15x = 26,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,773.78/156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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