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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 207.82 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 207.82 and 124.56 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 207.82 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/207.82 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 207.82 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 25,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,886.06/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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