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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 225.94 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 225.94 and 123.92 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 225.94 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/225.94 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 225.94 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 27,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998.48/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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