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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 206.40 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 206.40 and 122.02 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 206.40 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/206.40 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 206.40 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 25,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184.93/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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