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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 225 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 225 and 124.29 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 225 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/225 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 225 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 27,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965.25/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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