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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 228.45 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 228.45 and 124.91 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 228.45 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/228.45 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 228.45 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 28,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,536.26/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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