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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 209.52 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 209.52 and 122.08 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 209.52 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/209.52 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 209.52 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 25,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578.20/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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