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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 207.51 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 207.51 and 125.54 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 207.51 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/207.51 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 207.51 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 26,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,049.77/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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