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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 208.23 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 208.23 and 124.74 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 208.23 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/208.23 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 208.23 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 25,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.61/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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