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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 227.40 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 227.40 and 124.96 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 227.40 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/227.40 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 227.40 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 28,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415.90/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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