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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 209.78 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 209.78 and 122.60 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 209.78 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/209.78 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 209.78 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 25,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,719.03/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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