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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 209.51 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 209.51 and 124.92 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 209.51 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/209.51 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 209.51 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 26,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,172.30/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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