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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 208.02 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 208.02 and 123.24 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 208.02 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/208.02 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 208.02 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 25,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,636.38/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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