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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 232.03 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 232.03 and 124.64 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 232.03 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/232.03 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 232.03 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 28,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,920.22/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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