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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.28, 225 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.28, 225 and 123.56 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.28 : 225 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.28/225 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.28x = 225 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.28x = 27,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,801/150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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