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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 226.91 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 226.91 and 124.97 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 226.91 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/226.91 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 226.91 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 28,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356.12/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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