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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.01 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.01 and 124.54 is: 171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.01 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.01 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.01 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 25,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,905.98/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.65

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