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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 209.38 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 209.38 and 122.76 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 209.38 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/209.38 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 209.38 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 25,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,703.49/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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