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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.48 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.48 and 124.88 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.48 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.48 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.48 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 28,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157.94/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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