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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 225.72 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 225.72 and 124.73 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 225.72 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/225.72 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 225.72 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 28,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.77/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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