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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.18 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.18 and 123.96 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.18 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.18 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.18 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 25,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682.03/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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