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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.63 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.63 and 123.12 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.63 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.63 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.63 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 27,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779.57/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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