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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 206.10 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 206.10 and 123.24 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 206.10 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/206.10 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 206.10 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 25,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399.76/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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