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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 207 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 207 and 124.19 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 207 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/207 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 207 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 25,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,707.33/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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