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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.21 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.21 and 124.66 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.21 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.21 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.21 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 28,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947.74/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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