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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 208.46 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 208.46 and 123.52 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 208.46 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/208.46 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 208.46 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 25,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748.98/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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