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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 225.15 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 225.15 and 124.26 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 225.15 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/225.15 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 225.15 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 27,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977.14/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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