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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.19 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.19 and 124.07 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.19 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.19 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.19 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 28,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.64/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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