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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 206.72 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 206.72 and 122.20 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 206.72 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/206.72 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 206.72 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 25,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261.06/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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