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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 225.30 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 225.30 and 124.40 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 225.30 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/225.30 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 225.30 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 28,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027.32/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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