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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 206.68 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 206.68 and 123.60 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 206.68 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/206.68 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 206.68 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 25,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,545.65/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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