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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 208.47 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 208.47 and 123.49 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 208.47 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/208.47 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 208.47 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 25,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,743.96/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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