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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.19, 205.52 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.19, 205.52 and 124.62 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.19 : 205.52 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.19/205.52 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.19x = 205.52 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.19x = 25,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611.28/149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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