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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 209.74 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 209.74 and 120.78 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 209.74 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/209.74 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 209.74 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 25,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332.40/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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