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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 206.89 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 206.89 and 125.49 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 206.89 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/206.89 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 206.89 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 25,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,962.63/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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