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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 208.62 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 208.62 and 124.99 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 208.62 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/208.62 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 208.62 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 26,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075.41/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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