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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 209.07 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 209.07 and 121.95 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 209.07 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/209.07 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 209.07 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 25,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,496.09/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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