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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.44 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.44 and 123.12 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.44 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.44 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.44 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 25,663.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663.13/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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