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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 208.01 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 208.01 and 122.20 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 208.01 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/208.01 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 208.01 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 25,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418.82/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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