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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 207.23 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 207.23 and 120.47 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 207.23 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/207.23 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 207.23 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 24,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965.54/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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