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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 208.06 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 208.06 and 124.60 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 208.06 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/208.06 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 208.06 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 25,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,924.28/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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