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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.60, 206.40 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.60, 206.40 and 123.76 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.60 : 206.40 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.60/206.40 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.60x = 206.40 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.60x = 25,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544.06/149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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