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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.76 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.76 and 124.23 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.76 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.76 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.76 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 26,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,058.48/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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