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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 225.21 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 225.21 and 124.44 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 225.21 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/225.21 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 225.21 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 28,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,025.13/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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