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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.95 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.95 and 124.49 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.95 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.95 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.95 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 28,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,875.19/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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