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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.95, 206.83 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.95, 206.83 and 122.32 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.95 : 206.83 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.95/206.83 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.95x = 206.83 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.95x = 25,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,299.45/149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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