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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.88, 207.05 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.88, 207.05 and 120.72 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.88 : 207.05 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.88/207.05 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.88x = 207.05 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.88x = 24,994.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.47/149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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