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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 209.04 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 209.04 and 122.56 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 209.04 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/209.04 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 209.04 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 25,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,619.94/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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