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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 209.79 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 209.79 and 124.39 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 209.79 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/209.79 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 209.79 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 26,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,095.78/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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