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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 227.14 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 227.14 and 124.28 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 227.14 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/227.14 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 227.14 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 28,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228.96/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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