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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.24, 215.37 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.24, 215.37 and 123.42 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.24 : 215.37 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.24/215.37 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.24x = 215.37 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.24x = 26,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,580.97/156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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