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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.71 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.71 and 124.24 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.71 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.71 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.71 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 28,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,787.38/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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