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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.70, 209.12 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.70, 209.12 and 124.02 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.70 : 209.12 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.70/209.12 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.70x = 209.12 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.70x = 25,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,934.44/151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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