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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.40 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.40 and 122.08 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.40 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.40 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.40 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 25,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197.31/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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