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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 226.54 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 226.54 and 124.25 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 226.54 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/226.54 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 226.54 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 28,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147.60/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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