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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.65 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.65 and 124.14 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.65 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.65 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.65 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 28,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,136.33/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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