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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 209.28 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 209.28 and 122.56 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 209.28 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/209.28 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 209.28 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 25,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,649.36/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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