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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.54, 206.62 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.54, 206.62 and 123.62 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.54 : 206.62 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.54/206.62 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.54x = 206.62 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.54x = 25,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,541.02/149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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