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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 207.86 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 207.86 and 124.64 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 207.86 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/207.86 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 207.86 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 25,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,907.67/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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