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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.82 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.82 and 123.86 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.82 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.82 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.82 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 28,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093.93/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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