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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 209.79 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 209.79 and 122.68 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 209.79 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/209.79 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 209.79 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 25,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,737.30/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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