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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 225.03 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 225.03 and 124.39 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 225.03 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/225.03 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 225.03 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 27,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992.16/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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