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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 206.62 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 206.62 and 121.92 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 206.62 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/206.62 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 206.62 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 25,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191.11/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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