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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 208.68 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 208.68 and 122.32 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 208.68 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/208.68 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 208.68 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 25,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,525.74/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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