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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 208.97 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 208.97 and 120.56 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 208.97 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/208.97 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 208.97 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 25,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193.42/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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