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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 207.20 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 207.20 and 122.51 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 207.20 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/207.20 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 207.20 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 25,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,384.07/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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