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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 212.42 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 212.42 and 124.50 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 212.42 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/212.42 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 212.42 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 26,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,446.29/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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