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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 226.96 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 226.96 and 124.16 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 226.96 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/226.96 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 226.96 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 28,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,177.91/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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