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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 207.77 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 207.77 and 123.12 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 207.77 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/207.77 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 207.77 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 25,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580.03/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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