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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 232.32 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 232.32 and 124.73 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 232.32 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/232.32 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 232.32 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 28,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976.95/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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