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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.10 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.10 and 123.53 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.10 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.10 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.10 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 27,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930.13/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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