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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 227.08 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 227.08 and 123.12 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 227.08 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/227.08 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 227.08 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 27,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958.09/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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