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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 226.10 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 226.10 and 123.84 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 226.10 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/226.10 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 226.10 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 28,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000.22/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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