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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 209.72 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 209.72 and 124.39 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 209.72 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/209.72 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 209.72 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 26,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085.40/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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