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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.75, 209.23 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.75, 209.23 and 124.06 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.75 : 209.23 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.75/209.23 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.75x = 209.23 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.75x = 25,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,957.07/151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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