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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 225.78 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 225.78 and 124.84 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 225.78 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/225.78 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 225.78 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 28,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186.38/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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