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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 208.55 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 208.55 and 123.53 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 208.55 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/208.55 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 208.55 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 25,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762.18/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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