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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 208.04 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 208.04 and 124.76 is: 172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 208.04 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/208.04 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 208.04 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 25,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954.97/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.02

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