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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 206.80 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 206.80 and 124.60 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 206.80 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/206.80 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 206.80 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 25,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,767.28/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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