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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 224.63 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 224.63 and 123.29 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 224.63 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/224.63 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 224.63 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 27,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,694.02/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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