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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 225.10 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 225.10 and 123.20 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 225.10 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/225.10 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 225.10 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 27,732.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.32/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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