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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 227.70 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 227.70 and 124.84 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 227.70 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/227.70 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 227.70 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 28,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426.07/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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