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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 207.09 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 207.09 and 120.46 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 207.09 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/207.09 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 207.09 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 24,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945.54/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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