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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.41, 215.84 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.41, 215.84 and 123.74 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.41 : 215.84 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.41/215.84 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.41x = 215.84 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.41x = 26,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707.42/156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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