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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.61 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.61 and 122.52 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.61 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.61 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.61 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 25,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,681.42/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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