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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.46 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.46 and 124.20 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.46 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.46 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.46 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 26,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014.93/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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