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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 224.63 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 224.63 and 124.22 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 224.63 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/224.63 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 224.63 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 27,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902.92/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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