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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.47 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.47 and 123.45 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.47 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.47 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.47 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 25,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735.62/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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