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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 209.88 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 209.88 and 124.48 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 209.88 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/209.88 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 209.88 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 26,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125.86/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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