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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.30 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.30 and 124.08 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.30 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.30 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.30 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 25,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970.25/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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