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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 209.10 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 209.10 and 124.13 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 209.10 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/209.10 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 209.10 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 25,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,956.11/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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