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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 205.22 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 205.22 and 124.43 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 205.22 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/205.22 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 205.22 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 25,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536.35/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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