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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 207.24 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 207.24 and 123.99 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 207.24 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/207.24 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 207.24 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 25,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,695.69/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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