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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 227.87 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 227.87 and 124.86 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 227.87 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/227.87 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 227.87 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 28,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,451.85/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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