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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 207.03 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 207.03 and 122.39 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 207.03 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/207.03 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 207.03 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 25,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338.92/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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