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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 208.96 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 208.96 and 123.58 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 208.96 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/208.96 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 208.96 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 25,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,822.75/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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