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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 208.23 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 208.23 and 123.39 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 208.23 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/208.23 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 208.23 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 25,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,693.50/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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