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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.78, 206.48 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.78, 206.48 and 122.04 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.78 : 206.48 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.78/206.48 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.78x = 206.48 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.78x = 25,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199.12/149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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