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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 208.26 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 208.26 and 121.50 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 208.26 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/208.26 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 208.26 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 25,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,303.59/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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