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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.81 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.81 and 120.12 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.81 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.81 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.81 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 25,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082.26/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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