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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 206.47 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 206.47 and 125.20 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 206.47 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/206.47 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 206.47 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 25,849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,849.65/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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