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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.29 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.29 and 123.48 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.29 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.29 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.29 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 27,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818.81/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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