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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 208.93 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 208.93 and 120.45 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 208.93 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/208.93 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 208.93 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 25,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,165.62/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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