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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 215.69 and 123.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 215.69 and 123.67 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 215.69 = 123.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/215.69 = 123.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 215.69 × 123.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 26,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674.38/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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