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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 207.89 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 207.89 and 123.01 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 207.89 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/207.89 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 207.89 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 25,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,572.55/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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