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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.32 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.32 and 124.22 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.32 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.32 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.32 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 28,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858.79/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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