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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 208.04 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 208.04 and 123.05 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 208.04 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/208.04 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 208.04 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 25,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599.23/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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