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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 209.23 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 209.23 and 124.09 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 209.23 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/209.23 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 209.23 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 25,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,963.35/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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