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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.82, 206.59 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.82, 206.59 and 122.11 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.82 : 206.59 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.82/206.59 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.82x = 206.59 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.82x = 25,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225.94/149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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