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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 208.73 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 208.73 and 122.45 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 208.73 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/208.73 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 208.73 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 25,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558.25/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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