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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 207.92 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 207.92 and 123.08 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 207.92 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/207.92 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 207.92 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 25,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,589.14/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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