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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 209.48 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 209.48 and 124.19 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 209.48 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/209.48 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 209.48 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 26,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,013.65/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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