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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 226.62 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 226.62 and 123.69 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 226.62 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/226.62 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 226.62 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 28,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,030.87/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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