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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 207.17 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 207.17 and 122.68 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 207.17 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/207.17 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 207.17 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 25,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,414.58/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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