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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 232.20 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 232.20 and 124.61 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 232.20 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/232.20 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 232.20 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 28,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933.28/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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