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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 225.78 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 225.78 and 124.92 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 225.78 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/225.78 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 225.78 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 28,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204.44/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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