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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 226.12 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 226.12 and 124.94 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 226.12 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/226.12 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 226.12 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 28,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251.43/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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