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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 209.12 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 209.12 and 120.56 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 209.12 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/209.12 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 209.12 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 25,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209.86/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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