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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 208.33 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 208.33 and 120.14 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 208.33 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/208.33 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 208.33 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 25,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,028.77/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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