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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 207.86 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 207.86 and 123.06 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 207.86 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/207.86 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 207.86 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 25,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578.64/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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