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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 225.28 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 225.28 and 123.73 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 225.28 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/225.28 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 225.28 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 27,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873.49/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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